These are sources that we consulted to come up with our thoughts on what makes a good Hi/Lo book as well as what are important considerations when selecting these books.
Clark, Dr. Christina and Osborne, Sarah. Demystifying the Reluctant Reader. Literacy Today, 2007.
Jamison, Lori and Kropp, Paul. Reaching Struggling Readers in the Intermediate Grades with Books They Can and Want to Read,School Libraries in Canada (17108535), 2005, Vol. 25 Issue 1, p44-49
Jones, Patrick and Hartman Maureen L. Connecting with Reluctant Readers, 2006.
Mize, Jessica. Teens' Recommendations for Reluctant Readers. Young Adult Literacy Library Services, 2006.
Snowball, Clare. Teenage Reluctant Readers and Graphic Novels. Young Adult Library Services, 2005.
Vibretto, Ellen V. and Barr, Catherine. High Low Handbook: Best Books and Web Sites for Reluctant Teen Readers, 2002.
Watson, Jamie and Stencel, Jennifer. Reaching Reluctant Readers with Nonfiction. Young Adult Library Services, 2005.
Young Adult Library Services. 2009 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers, 2009.
Zadora, Amanda. Wrestling with Reading, Teaching Pre K-8, Apr2002, Vol. 32 Issue 7, p58
Works Cited
These are sources that we consulted to come up with our thoughts on what makes a good Hi/Lo book as well as what are important considerations when selecting these books.
Clark, Dr. Christina and Osborne, Sarah. Demystifying the Reluctant Reader. Literacy Today, 2007.
Clark, Bill. Breaking Through Reluctant Reading, Educational Leadership, Feb2006, Vol. 63 Issue 5, p66-69
Fitzgerald, Carol (October 26, 2009) What Do Teens Want? http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6703770.html&
Jamison, Lori and Kropp, Paul. Reaching Struggling Readers in the Intermediate Grades with Books They Can and Want to Read, School Libraries in Canada (17108535), 2005, Vol. 25 Issue 1, p44-49
Jones, Patrick and Hartman Maureen L. Connecting with Reluctant Readers, 2006.
Mize, Jessica. Teens' Recommendations for Reluctant Readers. Young Adult Literacy Library Services, 2006.
Snowball, Clare. Teenage Reluctant Readers and Graphic Novels. Young Adult Library Services, 2005.
Vibretto, Ellen V. and Barr, Catherine. High Low Handbook: Best Books and Web Sites for Reluctant Teen Readers, 2002.
Watson, Jamie and Stencel, Jennifer. Reaching Reluctant Readers with Nonfiction. Young Adult Library Services, 2005.
Young Adult Library Services. 2009 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers, 2009.
Zadora, Amanda. Wrestling with Reading, Teaching Pre K-8, Apr2002, Vol. 32 Issue 7, p58